INTRODUCING NUDEMon, 03/15/2010 - 12:38 |
Although the sun is shining not everyone is quite ready to totally banish the black from their wardrobes however with a hint of spring colours and one of our favourite trends Nude you can start to feel more spring like by bringing in some neutrals to your look.
Mix Black with Neutrals - We love the chinos rolled up with the tan heeled boots, and the oversized scarf. Layered up and accessorised with black these two colours were made for each other
All in One - Experiment with wearing the same colour head to toe playing with tone and texture to bring a new interest to your overall look. A tip - It’s all in the shoes, we just love these two tone brogues.
YOU GOTTA LOVE MUMFri, 03/12/2010 - 09:32 |
With Mothers Day fast approaching (it's this Sunday - if it has completely missed your radar you still have time for a last minute present dash!) we started to think about how stylish our mums are. Talk around the office of weekly visits for blow drys, stashing away vintage silk scarves and jewellery plus taking the latest trend but giving it a more 'mature twist' made us think of how our mums are now and looking back to how stylish they were when they were younger.
We stumbled across this amazing blog and it inspired us to raid through our old photo albums for our own stylish mums!
Here are a few of our favourite selections from our office album raiding. Mums - you know who you are!
60s Mum (and Dad!) looking rather cool! Mum goes camping in Hastings!
Cute Mum and matching cute daughter! Mum - please say you still have that
t-shirt we want to wear it!
SALE OF THE CENTURYWed, 03/10/2010 - 17:48 |
The Oasis Mid Season sale has started today and we actually can’t believe the amazing pieces that have been reduced yet are still bang on trend! In fact we loved them so much we already made a hefty purchase at the tills - hottest picks have to be those neoprene courts and the khaki parka, plus the electric blue vest which is already making us think of sunny climes far away!
One word of advice – be quick as we predict a riot!
Sweat Bandeau Jumpsuit was £50 now £25
Multi Buckle Sandal £65 (this is a sneaky buying sample! In store April!)
Rosalind Trench Coat was £30 now £15
Sateen Boyfriend Jacket was £40 now £30
Stud Maxi Dress was £65 now £40
Tribal Platform £85 (another sneaky buying sample – be patient this comes instore early April!)
Cropped Colour Block Biker was £130 now £75
Racerback Pocket Vest was £35 now £15
Acid Wash Leggings was £20 now £10
Neoprene Court Shoe was £55 now £15
ARCHIES NOTESWed, 03/10/2010 - 09:19 |
There is no doubt that a pretty note book sets you apart from the rest of your colleagues and whilst we would love to live the rest of our working life in the company of a gold initialled Smythson to pop out at meetings, it just doesn’t seem sensible when you think of the cost compared to the actual useage (and the amount you could spend on clothes instead!)
So, all hail Archie Grand and their superb little notebooks. For centuries the Grand family has produced the finest quality notebooks for scoundrels and charlatans alike. Clean, simple and beautifully crafted, the 115mx165mm books have 160 plain pages and a hardback cover. The paper is even from a sustainable source!
There is so much to choose from you could buy each one and dedicate a very beautiful bookshelf to them, but our top picks are below!
PRETTY THINGS!Tue, 03/09/2010 - 16:27 |
Gary Card’s window installation for Liberty’s ‘Oh you Pretty Things’ exhibition literally stopped us in our steps.
Gary Card
The in-store exhibition is a collaboration between five up and coming British fashion photographers Alice Hawkins, Jacob Sutton, Dan Jackson, Angelo Pennetta & Josh Olins and is curated by creative agency Spring Projects.
Angelo Pannetta
Showcased on the Fourth Floor of Liberty it runs until next Tuesday 14th March. If you’re in London it’s a definite must see while out and about this weekend.
THE 5 WE LOVE THIS WEEKFri, 03/05/2010 - 12:28 |
The Weather
After a long weekend of rain the sun has finally been shining on us this week! Just a few degrees warmer and we can shed the tights!
Alice In Wonderland
Yes yes yes, it has been here, there and absolutely everywhere but we are still excited for the release tonight!
Heels
We have finally ditched our flat boots that were the staple throughout the torrential rain and snow we witnessed, but with SO many amazing styles to choose form we couldn’t resist. We heart the Maddison Buckle Wedges.
Saatchi Bones
The Saatchi gallery just off Sloane Square currently has a whole wall covered in fake bones that spell out…who knows what!? It’s pretty to look at though!
Eyebrows
Alberta Ferretti showed most perfect pair of arched eyebrows at their AW10 show. Now we just need to grow ours then book in the weekly salon appointments to keep them looking slick!
Saatchi Gallery
Alberta Ferretti AW10
STATE OF PLAYWed, 03/03/2010 - 17:14 |
This Summer playsuits are set to be everywhere and we have some absolute beauties to pick from. Pretty floral prints to polka-dots and utility inspired khaki, there is a style to suit all. A versatile wardrobe addition, the playsuit can be dressed up or down and luckily for us Brits, it can be styled to suit the most changeable of weather conditions as we just never know whether its going to rain or shine! Team with tights and a denim shirt on colder days, wear with statement ankle boots and a biker jacket for an edgy evening look and on those lovely hot days, just add a pair of gladiator sandals. Perfect outfit - check!
LEEDS WE LOVETue, 03/02/2010 - 17:07 |
In the current issue of O Collections we hooked up with Avigail Levine, Fashion Stylist to stars such as Rhianna and Daisy Lowe, to give us her insider’s guide to Leeds…
Paper Scissors Stone
The North's answer to Colette, under the radar store featuring an incredible mix of clothing, accessories and lifestyle products sourced from around the world.
Normans
Leeds has always been known for its nightlife, over the years it’s hard to keep track of all the openings and closings, however Normans has remained the coolest option in town. Great music, great location and the food’s good too.
The Faversham
A student staple, but to this day the most fun night you can have! The best live music and also great in the summer for drinking in their garden.
Bettys cafe
Although based in Harrogate this is a staple of my Leeds life, a short drive to one of the most beautiful towns in the UK. A must for their famous scone, jam and clotted cream, the decor is so cute, in my opinion its the British version of Laduree in Paris.
Salts Mill and Roundhay Park
Salts Mill in the village of Saltaire is home to the largest collection of original David Hockney artwork, the scale of the building mixed with the artwork and the amazing cafe, bookshop and home wear floor is a constant source of inspiration and pride.
Roundhay Park is a haven from the stress of city life, a walk round the lake or taking our nieces and nephews to feed the ducks and visit Tropical World is all it takes to remind me of all the best parts of growing up in Leeds.
To purchase a copy of O Collections, click here.
IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN: THE NEW BIKERMon, 03/01/2010 - 15:35 |
Like a reliable old friend who pops by every few months with a spring in her step and a big bottle of wine in her hand, a new leather biker jacket from Oasis is long-anticipated, always appreciated treat. Arguably the home of the best bikers to be found on the high-street, Oasis is a one-stop leather haven. Don't believe me? Just take a look at the most recent offerings; cut from butter-soft, lived-in looking leather in grey and in ivory, the new style features carefully positioned zip details and hugs the body in all the right, and most flattering, places. Stunning with just about any outfit, try one for adding a tough edge to a floral dress or with a pair of slouchy peg-leg trousers. You need one in your life.
